New Delhi, April 29 (IANS) The fact-checking unit of the Press Information Bureau (PIB) on Wednesday dismissed as fake a viral message claiming that petrol and diesel prices have been hiked by up to Rs 12.50 per litre.The Press Information Bureau’s Fact Check unit clarified that no such order has been issued by the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas (MoPNG).”An order circulating on social media claiming fuel price hikes is fake. The Government of India has not issued any such order,” the PI…
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New Delhi, April 28 (IANS) The Centre on Tuesday said there is no proposal at present to increase retail fuel prices, seeking to calm concerns amid rising geopolitical tensions in West Asia that have impacted global energy markets.Speaking at an inter-ministerial briefing, Sujata Sharma, Joint Secretary in the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, said petrol and diesel prices will remain unchanged for now, even as the government continues to monitor the evolving situation.“LPG, petroleum and…
New Delhi, April 6 (IANS) The government on Monday dismissed reports suggesting that India was in discussions with Iran over imposing a transit levy through the Strait of Hormuz, calling such claims baseless and without any foundation.Speaking on the issue, Mukesh Mangal, Additional Secretary in the Ministry of Shipping, clarified that India has held no talks with Iran regarding any levy for passage through the Strait of Hormuz.“The government is not aware of any such development, seeking to a…
New Delhi, April 1 (IANS) India’s crude inventory is adequate, and all necessary arrangements have been made to ensure sufficient crude supply for the next two months, the government said on Wednesday.Petroleum and Natural Gas Ministry’s Joint Secretary, Marketing and Refinery, Sujata Sharma, said all refineries are operating at optimal capacity, and no instances of fuel shortages have been reported at retail outlets.”I would also like to highlight that about two months ago, Brent crude was trad…
New Delhi, March 20 (IANS) The government on Friday said there has been no price increase on regular petrol for consumers and the hike is limited to the premium fuel category, which accounts for only 3-4 per cent of total petrol sales.Addressing the daily briefing, Petroleum and Natural Gas Ministry’s Joint Secretary, Marketing and Oil Refinery, Sujata Sharma said that petrol and diesel prices are deregulated and determined by the oil marketing companies (OMCs).OMCs increased the price of premiu…
New Delhi, March 18 (IANS) Domestic liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) production has increased by 40 per cent, the government said on Wednesday, adding that supply concerns remain owing to the closing of the key oil route of the Strait of Hormuz.Petroleum and Natural Gas Ministry’s Joint Secretary, Marketing and Oil Refinery, Sujata Sharma, said during the regular briefing that petrol pumps have enough petrol and diesel stocks.”Domestic LPG production has increased by 40 per cent while no dry-outs h…
New Delhi, March 17 (IANS) The government on Tuesday said it has conducted 12,000 raids and seized more than 15,000 LPG cylinders to curb hoarding amid rumours of shortages and panic bookings, while maintaining that there is no supply shortage across the country.Petroleum and Natural Gas Ministry’s Joint Secretary, Marketing and Oil Refinery, Sujata Sharma, said LPG availability remains adequate despite increased demand.She said around 70,000 bookings were made on Monday due to panic buying and …
New Delhi, March 13 (IANS) The government on Friday said that domestic production of cooking gas has increased by 30 per cent and assured that the country has enough fuel supplies to meet demand despite the ongoing tensions in West Asia.Speaking at an inter-ministerial briefing, Sujata Sharma, Joint Secretary (Marketing & Oil Refinery) in the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, said India’s refineries are currently producing 30 per cent more LPG compared to March 5.“The government is …
New Delhi, March 12 (IANS) There is no LPG shortage in the country and “no dry-out has been reported”, Petroleum and Natural Gas Ministry’s Joint Secretary, Marketing and Oil Refining, Sujata Sharma, said on Thursday.In a briefing on the current LPG situation in the country, she said that LPG bookings have increased as consumers are rushing to secure supplies amid concerns over potential disruptions, describing the rush as “panic-driven rather than the result of any actual shortage”.”The Strait …
New Delhi, March 12 (IANS) Amid the ongoing controversy over LPG shortages and rising fuel prices, the Congress party sparked debate on social media after sharing a post on platform X that criticised the government. However, the party later deleted the post following widespread criticism for using an old photo. The post featured an image carrying the slogan “Modi Hai To Mumkin Hai,” with a caption below that read “Modi ki line lagao yojana,” suggesting people were being forced to stand i…